Silerback 33RL & 2001 F-250
We finally found an RV that my wife can see us living in for a couple of years, 2014 Silverback 33RL. The unit weighted right at my desired limit of 11,000 lbs. I want to start this venture with my cu...
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camperfamily wrote:
Adding air bags won't change your legal weight. That stays the same at 8800. It also won't change the axel or tire ratings. I don't THINK there is much difference to a F350 for that model year - maybe just springs. The 350 SRW were rated at 9900# GVWR and 20,000 GCVW.
Lots of people tow over limits with these and other trucks. The toughest challenge is facing a problem or emergency ahead. Will a 250 be able to steer away and brake at maximum force while maintaining control? I don't want to find out when someone comes out in front of me. As a parent I always picture a child running out or looking up at me through a side window as I helplessly try to avoid a collision.
Good luck with your decision. Exercise your good judgement.
I think biggest difference is axles. F250 and f350 have different ratings.
OP 2001 f250 gvwr is 8800 fawr is 4250 rawr is 6084
My 2002 f350 gvwr is 9900 fawr is 5200 rawr is 6830
